I can knock off Nadal, Djokovic: Federer
13 Jan 2014 4:23 AM IST
Roger Federer warned he was still a force to be reckoned with as he heads into the Australian Open armed with a new, bigger racquet and with Stefan Edberg in his corner.
The 17-time Grand Slam-winner, now 32, said world number one Rafael Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic should be wary of the other top 10 players at the season’s first major.
‘Well, I think it’s normal that they are considered, you know, the one and two favourites for the tournament. Of course, we do believe we can knock them off, yes,’ he added, referring to the other members of the world top 10,’ Federer said. The Swiss icon has more Grand Slam titles than any other player but only one, Wimbledon 2012, in the last four years. He is currently ranked at world number six. But Federer is hoping a switch from a 90-inch to a 98-inch racquet, and the arrival of boyhood hero Edberg, will pay dividends.
‘For me, clearly it’s very exciting to have him as part of the team. I’m looking forward to every week I’ll spend with him on the tour this year. That’s kind of what’s very exciting, just hanging out with him. That was the idea, as well.
The 17-time Grand Slam-winner, now 32, said world number one Rafael Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic should be wary of the other top 10 players at the season’s first major.
‘Well, I think it’s normal that they are considered, you know, the one and two favourites for the tournament. Of course, we do believe we can knock them off, yes,’ he added, referring to the other members of the world top 10,’ Federer said. The Swiss icon has more Grand Slam titles than any other player but only one, Wimbledon 2012, in the last four years. He is currently ranked at world number six. But Federer is hoping a switch from a 90-inch to a 98-inch racquet, and the arrival of boyhood hero Edberg, will pay dividends.
‘For me, clearly it’s very exciting to have him as part of the team. I’m looking forward to every week I’ll spend with him on the tour this year. That’s kind of what’s very exciting, just hanging out with him. That was the idea, as well.
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